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Main Street

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View of a row of businesses on Main Street. Erhart's Drugstore is on the left, and advertises film and cigars, in addition to drugs. W.T. Irvine, optician, is located next door. Caption reads: "Main St., La Crosse, Wis."

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF La Crosse.45

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QAP
Legacy ID
WHi 8846

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Photographs
View Down Second Street

View Down Second Street

1911

A view down Second Street, with horse-drawn carts, pedestrians and storefronts. Business signs on left read: "The Racket I. Robi," "Electric Theatre" and "Dr. Newland Dentist." Clock on right side ...

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Main Street, East from Third

Main Street, East from Third

1910

Main Street looking eastwards from Third Street. E.M. Young's Drugstore is in the lower left hand corner. Caption reads: "Main Street, East from Third, La Crosse, Wis."

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Main Street, Looking West

Main Street, Looking West

circa 1910-1919

Elevated view of a central business district. The Majestic theater is on the left, and a furniture store is on the right. A street car, pedestrians and automobiles are in the street. Caption reads:...

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Main & Fifth Streets in La Crosse

Main & Fifth Streets in La Crosse

1905

View of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages downtown, at the corner of Main and Fifth Street. J.A. Erhart & Sons' Drugstore are on the right side of the road. L.G. Loomis' Music & Art store is d...

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Majestic Theatre and Main Street

Majestic Theatre and Main Street

January 1913

Text on front reads: "Majestic Theatre and Main Street, Looking West, La Crosse, Wis." An urban street with many buildings and businesses. Pedestrians, bicycles, automobiles, horse drawn wagons and...

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Main Street, looking east from Third

Main Street, looking east from Third

circa 1910-1919

View of a central business district. A streetcar and automobiles are in the street. Street lamps are along the curbs, and pedestrians are walking on the street and sidewalks. Caption reads: "Main S...

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